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What's Really Driving GenAI Use in Online Education? Let's not beat around the bush—most folks think students turn to this newfangled generative AI mainly to smooth over academic hurdles or save time. But guess what? The University of Phoenix has gone and poked some holes in that assumption. Study Highlights Key Insights This solid piece of research from the...

A Shift in Voter Expectations: Clear Actions Needed Arizona voters have spoken, and they aren't looking for the same old political song and dance anymore. They crave something meatier—action, not just words. Heading into the 2026 general election, folks in the Grand Canyon State are demanding concrete solutions and straightforward answers from those who seek to lead...

A New Era for HGTC with Dr. Heafner at the Wheel Out of the frying pan and into the fire—Dr. Lori Heafner is stepping up to lead Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) with a clean slate and a hefty load of responsibility come January 2027. After enduring an intense national search by the Area Commission, she beat out tough competition to earn the role. It's not just...

The Sky's Not the Limit—It's Just the Beginning Step aside, conventional paths. There's a flight school owner in Sedona, Arizona, making waves by encouraging girls to swap their land-bound dreams for sky-high aspirations. This International Girls in Aviation Day, Michelle Smith wants young dreamers to know their possibilities span as wide as the open sky. Defying...

Quantum Leap: Chattanooga's Bold Move So Chattanooga’s making waves again, folks. EPB just unveiled its new big shot, the IonQ Forte Enterprise quantum computer. That's right, they’ve slapped a commercial quantum computer and a networking hub together, right here in this Tennessee city. Is this a tech haven or what? Not to mention, it’s the first in America. A New...

Gaming Illuminates Pathways to Literacy and Community Trust me, when an indie game publisher like Kobold Press makes waves, it's worth paying attention. They've carved a niche in the roleplaying world by marrying traditional game elements with valuable educational tools. The thrill of the game goes beyond rolling dice; it's a ticket to improving literacy, arithmetic, and...

The AI Mentor Battleground in Education Ever found yourself wondering how public schools could step up their game without dumping money down the tech rabbit hole? ETERC’s latest push with Ele may just be a game-changer for them. We're not talking about your run-of-the-mill chatbot regurgitating facts from the internet—this is an AI tricked out for personalized...

Unlikely Spotlight on Menopause at Capitol Hill If you told me a couple of years back that menopause would become a front-page political issue, I would've laughed. Yet, here we are, with over 125 advocates from 29 states converging on Washington, D.C., demanding legislative action on menopause. Why Menopause Matters in Policy The fact that more than half the population is...

Pushing AI Regulations into High Gear I'll tell you what—it's about time somebody shook things up in the AI world with more than empty promises. Governor Newsom's executive order is doing just that, fast-tracking the timeline for implementing California's SB 813. This move is like giving speed boots to the legislative process, revving up the rules to ensure AI doesn't...

Big Moves in the Financial Advisory World Let's dive right in. Here's a real shakeup in the advisory realm: 28 financial advisors and team members from Sierra Ridge Advisor Group are packing their bags for Gateway Financial Partners. We're talking about a significant shift involving $825 million in assets under advisement. Instead of sticking with Sierra Ridge as it...

Innovative Financial Solutions for Borrowers In today’s financial landscape, many individuals face challenges securing loans, especially those with less than perfect credit histories. RadCred is stepping into this critical space by offering an AI-powered loan-matching platform that caters specifically to those seeking no credit check installment loans. This innovative...

AI Powers the Next Wave in Customer Engagement The buzz around artificial intelligence isn't going away anytime soon, my friend. And Thunder's latest strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is dead set on pushing the limits of what's possible in the contact center universe. If you're in the business of keeping customers happy, this partnership is...

Wolfspeed Secures Funding to Propel Silicon Carbide Innovations DURHAM, N.C.--Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) disclosed signing a preliminary memorandum to potentially acquire up to $750 million in direct funding through the CHIPS and Science Act. Alongside this, a prominent consortium of investment funds, spearheaded by Apollo, has...

Tragedy Strikes in Oak Cliff: The Legal Battle Begins Talk about waking up to a nightmare no one should experience. Residents in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas are still reeling from a catastrophic gas explosion that wiped out an entire apartment building. And now, Hamilton Wingo, a heavyweight in the legal world, has thrown the first punch in a courtroom drama that...

Zircon Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Safety As we reflect on the past half-century, Zircon Corporation stands out as a symbol of American ingenuity. With a longstanding commitment to safety, the company is proud to celebrate 50 years of providing essential tools that help households prepare for unexpected emergencies. This month marks National Preparedness Month,...